Business is rarely a straight line…
it’s full of pivots, twists and turns
it’s full of pivots, twists and turns
Making decisions for your business requires a mixture of knowledge, expertise and instinct, whether you’re starting out or running a million-dollar business, the likelihood of success is always uncertain.
In a dynamic world, the path to success is rarely straightforward, entrepreneurs and business leaders must cultivate resilience to transform uncertainty to opportunity.
Life or business – it’s rarely a straight line. But – wherever it may take you – we can help.
Opening up a world of opportunity
We’ve partnered with The Verge to create bite-size videos which unpack and provide another angle on emerging trends in business and technology to provide inspiration for your business.
The other angle on… Legacy Planning
Planning your legacy now can be rewarding, but it isn't always about money, but values. Watch the video to find out more.
The other angle on…AI
Can AI help solve language miscommunications, even picking up emotions, especially when multiple languages are spoken in one conversation? Watch the video to find out more.
The other angle on...Uncertainty
Always wanted to know how to make smart choices, even in unpredictable times? Watch the full video to find out how.
The other angle on… Packaging
When thinking outside the box means redesigning the box entirely.
The other angle on… Nanomaterials
Find out how nanomaterials are transforming sectors as varied as construction, energy and medicine.
The other angle on…Predictive Analytics
How are businesses finding ways to use predictive analytics to meet customer’s needs?
The other angle on… Authenticity
How are businesses using blockchain to help ensure the real-world authenticity of products you buy?
Inspiration from other entrepreneurs
We’ve partnered with Now This to walk with entrepreneurs from around the world. They share some challenges and pivots from their journey, ending with an actionable piece of advice.
Leanne Robers: Co-Founder of She Loves Tech, Singapore.
An entrepreneur, start up advisor and community builder, find out what Leanne’s secret weapon is.
Joel Neoh: Entrepreneur, speaker and investor.
A serial entrepreneur who epitomises the transformative potential of visionary leadership. Find out why Joel keeps his community at the heart of everything he does.
Tracy Chou, CEO Block Party, US
From software engineer to start-up founder: Tracy was once coding quietly in the corner, but is now at the centre of efforts to protect social media users’ privacy.
Sophie Abrahamovitch, CEO and Co-Founder of DUSK, UK
The drinks are on Sophie – well, one of them at least – a bright light of the hospitality industry who’s helping to shape great nights out for the Gen Z crowd.
The power of our international networks
Local expertise
What makes us HSBC is our international presence – with a personal touch. As our colleagues around the world will tell you, that’s why we do what we do.
HSBC Global Investment Summit (GIS) 2026 wrap-up
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Speakers:
- Brendan Nelson, Group Chairman, HSBC
- Georges Elhedery, Group CEO, HSBC
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Michael Roberts, CEO, HSBC Bank plc and
CEO,
Corporate and Institutional Banking
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David Liao, Co-CEO, Asia and Middle East, HSBC (opens in new window)
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Patrick George, Global Head of Markets and Securities Services, HSBC
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- Rachel Lord, Head of International, BlackRock
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Kate Ferry, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Burberry Group
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Barry O’Byrne, CEO, International
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Pam Kaur, Group Chief Financial Officer,
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Brendan Nelson, Group Chairman, HSBC
[Brendan]
It is actually, for me, a great pleasure to welcome you to HSBC’s third Global Investment Summit.
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Georges Elhedery, Group CEO, HSBC
[Georges]
The Global Investment Summit is a global conversation taking place right here in Hong Kong.
We are bringing together clients to share insights and ideas to understand what’s happening now, and inform what decisions they make next.
[Michael]
We’ve attracted 5,000 clients from around the world.
80% are C-suite type of individuals.
Markets don’t move without politics.
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Michael Roberts, CEO, HSBC Bank plc and CEO, Corporate and Institutional Banking
Technology doesn’t scale without capital.
All these things come together; they intersect at GIS.
[David]
Hong Kong is really the capital of international connectivity.
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David Liao, Co-CEO, Asia and Middle East, HSBC
So, it’s a very natural place for HSBC to host a GIS here, connecting the international investors, regional corporates, as well as great thought leaders and speakers to share the best ideas.
[Patrick]
Upstairs, there’s also business happening.
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Patrick George, Global Head of Markets and Securities Services, HSBC
There is in excess of 240 companies from around the world, meeting our key institutional clients.
There are going to be more than 6,700 one-on-one meetings.
Our clients are trying to navigate a very complicated and complex world.
This is why we are here.
[Janet]
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Dr Janet Yellen, Secretary, US Department of the Treasury (2021-5), Chair, Board of Governors, US Federal Reserve (2014-8)
HSBC has convened an incredibly knowledgeable group of investors who understand the global economy very well.
This is such a difficult time with so much uncertainty, sharing insights is very valuable.
[Rachel]
Talking to people today, I think the main benefit is exactly that.
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Rachel Lord, Head of International, BlackRock
We’ve been meeting people in the corridors as we walk between the different audiences.
It’s the conversations that happen around the edges as well as the content.
[Kate]
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Kate Ferry, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Burberry Group
So alongside sharing perspectives with others in the luxury industry and indeed from the broad array of sectors.
Of course, it’s also a really efficient way of connecting companies with capital.
I’ve had a number of really excellent investor meetings with investors from the region and with investors globally.
[Barry]
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Barry O’Byrne, CEO, International Wealth and Premier Banking, HSBC
The HSBC Global Investment Summit is where real decisions get shaped.
We think about the bringing together of those that set agendas, allocate capital and build businesses all in one place.
It creates a really unique opportunity for our wealth clients and for our partners.
[Pam]
GIS represents who we are.
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Pam Kaur, Group Chief Financial Officer, HSBC
Connecting our customers, investors and colleagues here in Hong Kong, the spiritual home of HSBC.
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